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Imbria Pharmaceuticals, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies targeting cardiometabolic disorders. The company focuses on understanding the underlying mechanisms of these diseases, particularly energetic impairment at the cellular level, to inform its therapeutic candidates. Imbria's pipeline aims to improve the lives of patients suffering from conditions such as non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, stable angina, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by restoring or enhancing cellular energy production.

Latigo Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel, non-opioid therapies for chronic pain. The company aims to target pain at its source to provide effective, rapid-acting pain relief without the risk of addiction. Their lead program targets Nav1.8, a validated human pain target, leveraging internal ion channel expertise.

Tectonic Therapeutic is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing the discovery of novel drugs targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), historically considered challenging therapeutic targets. The company's proprietary platform, GEODe, enables the development of biologic medicines aimed at modifying disease progression in areas with significant unmet medical needs.

Ikena Oncology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing biomarker-driven therapies for cancer treatment. It specializes in precision oncology by targeting pathways essential for cancer growth and therapeutic resistance, particularly within the Hippo and RAS signaling networks. The company's portfolio includes several preclinical and discovery-stage programs, such as IK-007, an EP4 receptor antagonist; IK-175, an AHR antagonist; and IK-412, a kynurenine-degrading enzyme. Additionally, Ikena is developing IK-930, an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the TEAD transcription factor involved in the Hippo pathway. Ikena Oncology, originally founded as Kyn Therapeutics in 2016, rebranded in December 2019 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company aims to address significant medical needs in oncology through innovative drug development.

RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Maze Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines that mimic the effects of rare, protective genetic variants to address unmet medical needs. Utilizing its Compass platform, the company identifies genetic variants associated with diseases and maps them to the biological pathways driving these conditions in specific patient populations.

35Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that designs and develops innovative biologics to address diseases with high unmet medical need. The company applies protein engineering and a deep understanding of transforming growth factor-beta structure-function relationships to create potent ligand traps for cardio-pulmonary and metabolic diseases, including pulmonary hypertension and musculoskeletal disorders.

EnGene specializes in developing a mucosal immunotherapy platform for treating inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes. Its core technology enables localized delivery of immune-modulating proteins to intestinal mucosa using non-integrating biopolymer-based nucleotides, impacting diseases affecting mucosal tissues and facilitating systemic protein release.

Inventiva Pharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in France, dedicated to developing oral small molecule therapies aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in fibrosis, lysosomal storage disorders, and oncology. The company has established a robust pipeline supported by a proprietary discovery engine and a wholly-owned research and development facility. It possesses an extensive library of molecules and a team with considerable expertise in developing compounds that target nuclear receptors, transcription factors, and epigenetic modulation. Inventiva is advancing clinical candidates, including lanifibranor, which is being developed for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a condition currently lacking approved treatments. Additionally, the company is engaged in a variety of pre-clinical therapy programs, further strengthening its portfolio in the fields of oncology, fibrosis, and rare diseases.

OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.

Triveni Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel antibody therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. The company employs a genetics-driven precision medicine approach to identify patients most likely to respond to its treatments, aiming to accelerate drug development and improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies.

Oruka Therapeutics is advancing innovative biologics to redefine patient care standards in chronic skin diseases.

Halda Therapeutics is a research-stage drug discovery company dedicated to developing next-generation precision medicine. The company employs a unique therapeutic modality that serves as a platform for addressing various disease states. By focusing on the discovery of novel therapies that modify disease-causing pathways, Halda Therapeutics aims to enable healthcare providers to offer more targeted treatments for their patients. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to advance the field of precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.

MBX Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for endocrine and metabolic disorders, emphasizing rare endocrine diseases with limited treatment options. It pursues discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class peptide therapeutics that modulate glandular hormone signaling. MBX has developed a proprietary Precision Endocrine Peptide platform to engineer peptides with extended time-action profiles and consistent drug exposure, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional peptide therapies and improve disease management. Based in Carmel, Indiana, the company advances novel peptide programs through clinical development to address unmet medical needs in endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Jade Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for unmet needs in autoimmune diseases. Its lead asset, JADE-001, targets the APRIL pathway for treating IgA nephropathy, with initial clinical trials planned. Additionally, Jade has two preclinical antibody discovery programs, JADE-002 and JADE-003. The company was founded upon assets licensed from Paragon Therapeutics.

Frontier Medicines Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer research. The company employs chemoproteomics to discover and develop novel medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins. Frontier Medicines' innovative platform integrates advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, thereby enabling small-molecule drug discovery and development for previously inaccessible targets.

Bicycle Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops a novel class of medicines called Bicycles, synthetic short peptides constrained to form two loops that stabilize their structure. Its lead program BT1718 is a Bicycle Toxin Conjugate for oncology, with Phase I/IIa trials in tumors expressing Membrane Type 1 matrix metalloprotease. The company is also advancing BT5528, a BTC targeting EphA2, and BT8009 in preclinical development for Nectin-4, along with preclinical CD137 and THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for diabetic macular edema. Beyond its internal programs, Bicycle Therapeutics collaborates with Cancer Research Technology, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Oxurion, and the Dementia Discovery Fund, and has a discovery collaboration with Genentech for immuno-oncology targets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Context Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia focused on developing medicines for hormone-responsive cancers, especially female, hormone-dependent tumors such as breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Its lead program Apristor (Onapristone XR) is an investigational Phase 2 therapy for progesterone receptor–positive metastatic breast and ovarian cancers. The company is advancing CTX-030916, an oral antiprogestin candidate for uterine fibroids and endometriosis, and pursuing a discovery-stage program targeting Sigma1. It also has a preclinical program, CTIM-76, developing an anti-CLDN6 × anti-CD3 bispecific antibody to redirect T-cell–mediated killing toward Claudin 6–expressing cancer cells. Context Therapeutics aims to address hormone-driven solid tumors with a portfolio spanning clinical and preclinical assets.

Korro Bio Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing nucleic acid-based therapeutics targeting specific sequences in genetic code to treat rare diseases. The company's proprietary platform enables efficient and selective RNA editing, leveraging natural processes common to all multicellular organisms. Korro Bio aims to advance this technology to effect changes in protein structure and function across multiple tissues, expanding the reach of genetic medicines with additional precision and tunability by editing RNA instead of DNA.

Zura Bio is a clinical-stage company focused on immunology. It develops therapies for autoimmune illnesses using its proprietary assets ZB-168 and torudokimab. ZB-168, an anti-IL7R inhibitor, targets disorders involving IL7 and TSLP pathways. Torudokimab, a human-affinity monoclonal antibody, neutralizes IL33. Both assets are in Phase 2 clinical development.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals specializes in developing DNA medicines to treat, prevent, and protect against diseases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), cancer, and infectious pathogens. Its proprietary SynCon immunotherapy platform enables robust immune responses via direct intracellular delivery using a smart device. The company's lead candidate, VGX-3100, has shown promise in clinical trials for treating precancerous cervical dysplasia.

Eliem Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for nervous system disorders driven by neuronal hyperexcitability. It leverages neuroscience and translational medicine to advance analgesics and other therapies for conditions such as chronic pain, aiming to deliver best-in-class drug candidates that alleviate suffering and improve function. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Eliem concentrates on translating scientific insights into clinical solutions to address unmet medical needs in hyperexcitability disorders.

TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.

Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted therapeutics for immune dysregulation disorders. Its lead asset, AVTX-009, is an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody targeting inflammatory diseases.

Avenzo Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative cancer treatments. It operates a clinical-stage platform dedicated to creating novel therapies for underserved cancers, with a pipeline targeting rare and genomically defined cancers.

Geron Corporation is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for hematologic malignancies. Established in 1990, the company is primarily focused on its investigational drug, imetelstat, a first-in-class telomerase inhibitor currently undergoing Phase 2/3 clinical trials. Imetelstat targets the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant progenitor cells, aiming to improve blood cell production in patients with conditions such as myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. Geron generates revenue through collaboration agreements, milestones, royalties, and licensing arrangements, positioning itself as a key player in oncology therapeutics.

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing programmed cellular immunotherapies for cancer and immune disorders. The company specializes in NK- and T-cell immuno-oncology programs, with a diverse pipeline that includes candidates such as FT516 and FT596 for treating various hematologic malignancies, FT538 for acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, and FT500 for advanced solid tumors. Fate Therapeutics employs advanced techniques involving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create engineered product candidates, which are designed to be off-the-shelf solutions. The company has established strategic collaborations with notable partners, including Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Janssen Biotech, to enhance its research and development capabilities. Founded in 2007, Fate Therapeutics aims to leverage cutting-edge science to create innovative therapies that restore health by modulating the properties of stem cells.

Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Tubulis GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the research, design, and development of protein-drug conjugates, particularly focusing on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The company aims to create transformative chemotherapeutic medications that are tailored to combat cancer and chronic diseases. By integrating proprietary technologies with disease-specific biology, Tubulis develops unique protein-drug combinations that enable clinicians to treat patients while minimizing the adverse effects typically associated with traditional chemotherapy. Through its innovative approach, Tubulis seeks to improve therapeutic outcomes and enhance the safety of cancer treatments.

Cybin is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing research and development in psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms. It focuses on creating safe and effective therapeutics for mental health issues, with an emphasis on psilocybin-based products. The company is actively launching these products in jurisdictions where they are permitted and is engaged in clinical studies across North America and other regions. Through strategic partnerships with academic and institutional entities, Cybin seeks to develop novel compounds and delivery mechanisms, aiming to provide innovative treatments for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.

Regulus Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of microRNA-targeted therapies for various diseases. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on innovative treatments for conditions such as kidney diseases and viral infections. Its lead product candidates include RG-012, an anti-miR targeting miR-21, currently in Phase II clinical trials for Alport syndrome, and RGLS4326, an anti-miR targeting miR-17, which is undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Additionally, Regulus is advancing a pipeline of preclinical drug candidates, including RGLS5579 to inhibit miR-10b, as well as programs aimed at treating Hepatitis B virus and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. The company's work leverages the recent scientific advancements in microRNA research, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.

Mind Medicine Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and deploying psychedelic-inspired medicines and therapies aimed at addressing addiction and mental health issues. Headquartered in New York, the company is building a diverse drug development pipeline that includes innovative treatments derived from psychedelic substances such as Psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT, and an Ibogaine derivative known as 18-MC. Founded in 2010 by JR Rahn, Scott Freeman, Leonard Latchman, and Stephen L. Hurst, MindMed is actively engaged in forming collaborations and conducting clinical trials to further explore the therapeutic potential of these substances in treating brain health disorders.

Pyxis Oncology, established in 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of antibody therapeutics for cancer treatment. The company focuses on promoting the body's immune response to cancer by analyzing tumor antigen-specific tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within hot tumors and tumor cell signaling pathways within cold tumors. Pyxis aims to create novel antibody-based immunotherapies to directly kill tumor cells and address underlying pathologies that enable cancer proliferation and immune evasion, with the goal of improving patient outcomes for difficult-to-treat cancers.

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for eye diseases using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel platform technology. The company markets ReSure Sealant, a hydrogel ophthalmic wound sealant designed to protect corneal incisions after cataract surgery. Its lead product candidate, DEXTENZA, is an ophthalmic insert that has completed Phase III clinical trials for post-surgical ocular pain, inflammation, and allergic conjunctivitis, and is also being investigated for dry eye diseases. Additionally, Ocular Therapeutix is developing several other products, including OTX-TP, an intracanalicular travoprost insert for glaucoma, and OTX-TKI, an intravitreal implant for wet age-related macular degeneration, among others. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to leverage its hydrogel technology in combination with Regeneron's VEGF-targeting compounds for retinal diseases. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Ocular Therapeutix aims to address unmet needs in ophthalmology through its advanced therapeutic solutions.

LB Pharmaceuticals Inc is a New York-based life sciences company focused on the discovery and development of drugs for central nervous system disorders. Established in 2015, the company is dedicated to commercializing novel and improved versions of well-established CNS treatments that have been successfully utilized abroad but have not been developed or marketed in the United States. LB Pharmaceuticals aims to create intellectual property around these advanced treatments, with its lead asset being LB-102, a patented version of amisulpride, widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating schizophrenia. By employing a pro-drug approach that alters amisulpride's chemical structure, the company seeks to enhance the drug's efficacy and safety, thereby providing improved treatment options for patients who do not respond adequately to existing therapies.

Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing innovative treatments for cancer and monogenic diseases through gene control medicines. The company is advancing its lead product candidates, including SY-1425, a selective retinoic acid receptor alpha agonist currently in Phase II clinical trials for specific patient populations with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and SY-5609, a cyclin-dependent kinase 7 inhibitor under investigation in a Phase I clinical trial for advanced solid tumors. Syros is also engaged in collaborative research, including a partnership with Incyte Corporation aimed at identifying therapeutic targets for myeloproliferative neoplasms and a licensing agreement with TMRC Co. Ltd. for the development of tamibarotene. With a focus on mapping gene regulatory circuits, Syros leverages its proprietary platform and expertise to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Founded in 2011, the company aims to establish new standards of care for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Spyre Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative antibody therapies to transform the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Aligos Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics targeting viral infections and liver diseases. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), leveraging its expertise in liver disease drug development.

Tourmaline Bio is a clinical biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from immune diseases. The company is in the late stages of clinical development and is centered on its lead product candidate, TOUR006, a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target interleukin-6 (IL-6), a significant proinflammatory cytokine implicated in various autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The IL-6 antibody class has a well-established history, with over two decades of clinical and commercial experience, having successfully treated more than a million patients with diverse autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Through its innovative research, Tourmaline Bio seeks to address the unmet medical needs of patients affected by life-altering immune diseases.

Mariana Oncology is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative radiopharmaceuticals aimed at targeting cancer cells with radioactive drugs. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes ligand discovery, radiochemistry, radiobiology, and translational and clinical research in oncology. By building a diverse pipeline of treatments for various solid tumor types, Mariana Oncology seeks to enhance the efficacy of radio medicines in cancer therapy, ultimately aiding medical professionals in their efforts to improve patient outcomes.

Olema Oncology is a preclinical biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for the treatment and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. The company specializes in discovering and commercializing targeted treatments specifically designed for women's cancers. By leveraging its extensive understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance, Olema aims to create compounds that surpass existing therapies. The company's focus is on transforming the standard of care for both pre- and post-menopausal women with cancer, with an emphasis on developing more effective and convenient treatment options. Olema's pipeline includes drug candidates such as OP-1250 and OP-3136, which have progressed through discovery and preclinical studies.

Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, it focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Utilizing its proprietary Chemotype Evolution technology, Carmot Therapeutics aims to address the underlying causes of these conditions and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments. The company’s portfolio includes several clinical-stage drug candidates, such as CT-388 and CT-996, which are designed as GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and CT-868, intended for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to create life-changing therapeutics that improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by metabolic diseases.

OnKure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines that target biologically validated drivers of cancers underserved by existing therapies. The company develops epigenetic therapies, including selective histone deacetylase inhibitors, and advances candidates such as OKI-179 and OKI-422 in preclinical and clinical development. Its approach aims to directly target malignant cells, combine with other targeted therapies, and prime the tumor microenvironment to enhance immunotherapies, with a pipeline of tumor-agnostic candidates designed for optimal efficacy and tolerability.

Zura Bio is a clinical-stage company focused on immunology. It develops therapies for autoimmune illnesses using its proprietary assets ZB-168 and torudokimab. ZB-168, an anti-IL7R inhibitor, targets disorders involving IL7 and TSLP pathways. Torudokimab, a human-affinity monoclonal antibody, neutralizes IL33. Both assets are in Phase 2 clinical development.

TORL BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative, antibody-based therapies aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer patients. The company specializes in antibody-drug conjugates and other biologics, focusing on oncologic diseases with significant unmet medical needs. TORL BioTherapeutics employs a strategy that involves target identification and early discovery work, allowing them to selectively advance drug programs through novel licensing agreements. This approach enables their researchers to develop proprietary drugs with unique and optimized profiles, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment options.

Orchard Therapeutics is a UK-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative gene therapies for rare diseases. Its core focus is autologous ex vivo gene therapy, transforming hematopoietic stem cells into a gene-modified drug product for single-administration treatments. The company's portfolio includes Strimvelis, approved by the EMA in 2016, and several programs in advanced registrational studies across various disease areas.

Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Hemab is a company that creates preventative treatments for bleeding and thrombosis problems. The medicines developed by the business aggregate, modify, balance, and at times recruit endogenous clotting components already present in the blood to the site of injury, allowing patients to produce hemostatic plugs or clots to avert life-threatening complications. Hemab Therapeutics was established in 2017 in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden by Johan H. Faber and Mads Behrndt.

Tourmaline Bio is a clinical biotechnology company focused on developing transformative medicines aimed at improving the lives of patients suffering from immune diseases. The company is in the late stages of clinical development and is centered on its lead product candidate, TOUR006, a fully human monoclonal antibody designed to selectively target interleukin-6 (IL-6), a significant proinflammatory cytokine implicated in various autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The IL-6 antibody class has a well-established history, with over two decades of clinical and commercial experience, having successfully treated more than a million patients with diverse autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Through its innovative research, Tourmaline Bio seeks to address the unmet medical needs of patients affected by life-altering immune diseases.

Apogee Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for immunological and inflammatory disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2022, it aims to advance novel biologics to address patients’ unmet needs. The company pursues differentiated antibody programs targeting well-established mechanisms implicated in atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and related inflammatory and immunology indications, supported by antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.

Immunic Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing selective oral immunology therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company's pipeline includes three small molecule products. The lead program, IMU-838, is a selective immune modulator that blocks the enzyme DHODH, inhibiting the metabolism of activated immune cells and exhibiting antiviral effects. It is being developed for multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγt, targets psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Additionally, IMU-856 aims to restore intestinal barrier function for diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction.

Immunovant is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing monoclonal antibodies for treating autoimmune diseases. Its lead candidate, IMVT-1401, targets the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and is in Phase II trials for myasthenia gravis, thyroid eye disease, and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Valneva is a vaccine company focused on developing prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases with significant unmet medical needs. It has successfully commercialized two vaccines, IXIARO/JESPECT and DUKORAL, and is advancing candidates against Lyme disease, chikungunya virus, and COVID-19.

Allakos is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody-based therapeutics targeting immunomodulatory receptors on immune effector cells. Its pipeline focuses on allergic, inflammatory, and proliferative diseases, with lead programs targeting Siglec-6 (AK006) and Siglec-8.

Abivax is a France-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize immune responses in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Its portfolio aims to address large unmet needs across autoimmune conditions, viral infections, and cancer, with obefazimod in Phase 3 trials for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The company relies on its drug development platforms to advance treatments that modulate the immune system and potentially extend benefits to other inflammatory indications.

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, that focuses on developing innovative treatments to address unmet medical needs. The company utilizes its proprietary Biochronomer drug delivery technology, which enables sustained release of therapeutic agents over days to weeks with a single administration. Heron's product portfolio includes SUSTOL, an extended-release injection for preventing nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, and CINVANTI, an intravenous formulation for similar indications. Additionally, the company is advancing HTX-011, a dual-acting combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam, currently in Phase III clinical trials for pain management, and HTX-034, aimed at postoperative pain relief. Founded in 1983, Heron Therapeutics was previously known as A.P. Pharma, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing oral small-molecule medicines for chronic diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its platform combines structure-based drug design, computational chemistry, and data integration to create orally available therapies that overcome limitations of biologics and peptide drugs. The company concentrates on targeting G-protein coupled receptors and other mechanisms, leveraging structural insights to identify differentiated, efficacious, and safe treatments. Its programs address cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions, with a focus on delivering convenient, effective medicines that can offer broad patient impact and commercial potential. Structure Therapeutics conducts its research and development activities across its pipeline within a single organization and seeks to advance clinical candidates through development.

Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, it focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapies for patients with metabolic diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Utilizing its proprietary Chemotype Evolution technology, Carmot Therapeutics aims to address the underlying causes of these conditions and accelerate the discovery of effective treatments. The company’s portfolio includes several clinical-stage drug candidates, such as CT-388 and CT-996, which are designed as GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and CT-868, intended for type 1 diabetes patients who are overweight or obese. Through these efforts, Carmot Therapeutics seeks to create life-changing therapeutics that improve the health outcomes of individuals affected by metabolic diseases.

Third Harmonic Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for severe allergies and inflammation. The company is focused on advancing its lead product candidate, THB001, which is a first-in-class, highly selective oral inhibitor of the KIT receptor, a key regulator of mast cell function and survival. Mast cells play a crucial role in mediating inflammation in allergic diseases, making this targeted approach significant for treatment. Additionally, Third Harmonic Bio is developing THB335, another potent and selective oral small-molecule KIT inhibitor aimed at addressing various mast cell-driven inflammatory conditions affecting the skin, airway, and gastrointestinal tract. Through its research and development efforts, Third Harmonic Bio seeks to provide new options for patients suffering from inflammatory diseases.

Tricida, Inc. is a late-stage pharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2013. The company specializes in the development and commercialization of TRC101, a non-absorbed, orally-administered polymer designed to treat metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Metabolic acidosis, a common complication of CKD, can accelerate kidney deterioration and is associated with serious health risks, including muscle wasting and loss of bone density. Tricida has successfully completed a Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of TRC101, positioning the company to address a significant unmet medical need in CKD management through the innovative approach of binding and removing acid from the gastrointestinal tract.

Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Obsidian Therapeutics develops next-generation controllable cell and gene therapies designed to extend adoptive immunotherapy to every cancer patient. Its innovative approach uses pharmacologic operating systems to precisely control protein activity in cells, enabling physicians to improve upon current cell therapies using simple, safe, orally-active marketed drugs.

Frontier Medicines Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer research. The company employs chemoproteomics to discover and develop novel medicines targeting cancer-causing proteins. Frontier Medicines' innovative platform integrates advanced computational methods and machine learning algorithms to identify and pharmacologically target new binding pockets on proteins, thereby enabling small-molecule drug discovery and development for previously inaccessible targets.

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing drug candidates for central nervous system diseases and cancer. The company is advancing its lead drug candidate, ANAVEX 2-73, through various clinical trials, including Phase III for Alzheimer’s disease and Rett syndrome, and Phase II for Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, it is involved in preclinical trials for a range of conditions such as epilepsy, Fragile X syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and tuberous sclerosis complex. Anavex also develops other potential therapies, including ANAVEX 3-71 for frontotemporal dementia and several preclinical candidates targeting conditions like depression, stroke, and cancer. Utilizing its proprietary SIGMACEPTOR™ platform, Anavex aims to innovate in drug discovery through sigma receptor agonists and antagonists. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

BioTheryX is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on restoring protein homeostasis through targeted protein degradation. It specializes in developing innovative small molecule degraders, initially targeting cancer, using its proprietary PRODEGY platform built upon expertise in Cereblon binding.

Magenta Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on advancing stem cell transplantation and related therapies. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance the patient experience in transplant medicine by developing innovative treatments that make stem cell transplants safer and more accessible. Its pipeline includes several key candidates, such as C100, C200, and C300 targeted antibody-drug conjugates designed for transplant conditioning; MGTA-145, a stem cell mobilization product; and MGTA-456, an allogeneic stem cell therapy. Additionally, Magenta is exploring E478, a small molecule aimed at expanding gene-modified stem cells, and G100, an antibody-drug conjugate to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease. The company has established research collaborations with other biotechnology firms to further investigate the potential of its therapies in treating blood cancers, genetic disorders, and autoimmune diseases, ultimately striving to transform stem cell transplantation from a last-resort option into a more viable and effective treatment for patients.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapeutics targeting peptide hormone receptors for treating rare endocrine diseases and related cancers. Its lead product candidate, paltusotine, is an oral selective nonpeptide somatostatin receptor type 2 biased agonist in Phase I trials for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors.